Town Pop. 2,188

Living in Cleobury Mortimer: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cleobury Mortimer is 40/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 23/100 versus a median of 60/100. Cleobury Mortimer places 2nd of 7 in the DY14 postcode district.

That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Transport (7), schools (16), lifestyle (17) and healthcare (25) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see DY14 postcode district.

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Cleobury Mortimer scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 92 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Public order 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Whitcomb'S Orchard 13 crimes
  2. 2 Little Stocks Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Eagle Lane 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 3 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
80
Green Space 31
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
16
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Cleobury Mortimer Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Lacon Childe SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital17 mi
New Cross Hospital21.7 mi
Princess Royal Hospital22.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity972 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
23
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired32.3%Student3%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.6%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary23.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.4%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership73.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Shropshire · 2026-27
A £1,685
B £1,966
C £2,247
D £2,528
E £3,090
F £3,652
G £4,213
H £5,056
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Ludlow 9.9 mi
Kidderminster 10.3 mi
Hartlebury 11.5 mi
J5 M5 16.5 mi
J5 M5 16.8 mi
J4A M5 17.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £240,000 25
Detached £350,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£217k £293k £370k £445k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Lem Hill 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Doddington 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Clows Top 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Far Forest 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Callow Hill 31 4.7 mi away ⇄
Eardiston 34 4.9 mi away ⇄
Cleehill 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Knowbury 43 5.9 mi away ⇄
Highley 44 6.4 mi away ⇄
Trimpley 0 6.7 mi away ⇄
Tenbury Wells 44 6.8 mi away ⇄
Abberley 45 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cleobury Mortimer a nice place to live?

Cleobury Mortimer has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cleobury Mortimer is 40/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cleobury Mortimer?

Cleobury Mortimer is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 179 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cleobury Mortimer?

Among the top-rated schools in Cleobury Mortimer is Cleobury Mortimer Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Cleobury Mortimer in total.

What are house prices like in Cleobury Mortimer?

The current median house price in Cleobury Mortimer is £240,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £350,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Cleobury Mortimer

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